U.S. Army Cadet Corps: The Fourth of July!!!

Thursday, July 5, 2012

The Fourth of July!!!

Three.. Two.. One.. BOOM!!!

USAC celebrated the Fourth of July with a bang with one of the most exciting days here so far at Forest Hill Station! Everyone here, from recruits to cadre, got an experience of a lifetime.

There were grilled hogs, water balloon fights (Instigated by our two 2LTs), slipping slides, bicycle races, delicious snacks, water gun fights, BUT MOST IMPORTANTLY; each recruit got to step forward with a microphone along with three battle buddies from their platoon, and perform their best cadre/troop handler impersonations (a Military tradition usually saved for Rifle Qualification day, however we decided to save this event for the 4th of July).

The smiles and laughs on each recruit's face was absolutely priceless, and nothing could of made this day any better!

As time passes by our cadre learn more and more about these unique recruits and their personalities. SSG Torres, SPC Elbakoush, and SPC Quire all stated that they are proud of the men and women they are becoming; they also wish the best for these graduating recruits this weekend. They are very upset that they will not be able to make it to graduation this weekend due to their monthly drill with their National Guard unit.

However, no matter what happens, they want the recruits to always keep your head high, keep moving forward, and follow their dreams; because you never know where life will take you one day in the long run!

Kristina Webb
PFC, USAC
Assistant S1/5

1 comment:

Karen L RileyJuly 6, 2012 at 4:25 PM
Their smiles say it all! The experiences they are sharing at this time will forever be their memories of tomorrow. Thank you for sharing it with us.
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Reporting for Training

Report to the National Cadet Training Center not earlier than 1300 and not later than (NLT) 1600 on Receiving Days. Summer 2014 dates and course will be announced shortly.

Uniforms
U.S. Army Cadet Corps and U.S. Army personnel are to travel and report in wearing the USAC Polo Shirt and khaki slacks, and upon arrival, change into the Army Cadet Combat Uniform (ACUs). Please refrain from traveling in the ACU uniform.

Recruits in the Military Adventure Camp program are to wear the USAC Polo Shirt and khaki slacks, with belt. If they do not have a USAC polo, a plain black polo will be suitable until a replacement can be purchased.

Meals
Be sure to have eaten lunch prior to your arrival. Lunch will not be available in the Dining Facility (DFAC) for reporting personnel. Supper will be served to all assigned personnel.

Processing
Personnel arriving should plan on not less than three hours for processing, due to the large influx of trainees. All others should plan on not less than two hours.

Ceremony and Family Night

Join us for our daily Retreat Ceremony, which is the formal lowering of our nation's colors at the end of the Duty Day.

Forest Hill Station will be open from 1800-2200 (6 pm to 10 pm) on the Friday evening before graduation days for Family Night. Both ACES (the Army Cadet Exchange Service) and the DFAC (Dining Facility) will be open to the public.

Feel free to wear casual attire on Friday night. Do not bring food or weapons on-post.

Please note that there is no on-post parking available. Handicapped visitors may be dropped off, with the car parked on the street.

Due to a tight training schedule, Forest Hill Station will not be open the Friday evening prior to any other Graduation Parades.

Graduation Ceremonies

Join us for Graduation Ceremonies on the following days:

Winter Pathfinder:
Thursday, 2 Jan 2014, 1000
Military: ACU or Equivalent
Civilian: Business Casual (no shorts)

Forest Hill Station will open the gates promptly at 0945. Please wear "business casual attire" (no cut-offs, t-shirts or "flip-flops") on Saturday night. Do not bring food or weapons on-post.

Please note that there is no on-post parking available. Handicapped visitors may be dropped off, with the car parked on the street. There will be 200 chairs available, with preference given to senior citizens.

Active duty military, retired personnel, or leadership in other Cadetting organizations holding the rank of O-6 and above, CW5 and E9, please contact SFC Brian Lehnhardt at brian.d.lehnhardt@gomilitarycadets.org to coordinate your arrival.

Graduation Check-out Priorities

Personnel will be administratively detached from NCTC based on the following priority:

Priority 1: Cadets who are traveling by plane or train, unaccompanied, on graduation evening.

Priority 2: Cadre who are traveling by plane or train, on graduation evening.

Priority 3: Cadets who are traveling by plane or train, accompanied by family, on graduation day.

Priority 4: Cadets who are traveling by car over 250 miles, leaving on graduation day.

Priority 5: Cadre who are traveling by car over 250 miles, leaving on graduation day.

Priority 6: Cadets who are traveling by car less than 250 miles, leaving on graduation day.

Priority 7: Cadre who are traveling by car less than 250 miles, leaving on graduation day.

Priority 8: Cadets or Cadre who are leaving after graduation day.

Please plan on not less than two hours for check-out, and possibly longer on July 21st, which is our largest graduation of the year.